WHAT’S UP WITH TRUMP’S BUDGET?

Discussed by Kenneth Blackwell
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)

One of the biggest selling points of Donald Trump’s candidacy was his business experience. Now, as head of the largest company he’s ever managed -- the federal government -- the longtime executive is trying to make America financially solvent again. But, is Trump’s budget merely symbolic?

Kenneth Blackwell is the Senior Fellow for Human Rights and Constitutional Governance at the Family Research Council. Listen as he explains Trump’s latest budget proposal…

Questions/Issues Discussed:

With his vast business experience, should President’s Trump budget proposal be taken seriously?

Is President Trump calling for five percent cuts from the current budget for nearly every agency?

Why is President Trump calling for even deeper cuts for other agencies, such as the EPA?

Is living within Congress’s means a popular thing to say -- and a not-so-popular thing to do?

Is Congress too addicted to spending and not interested in cutting? Is this true for BOTH parties?

Should President Trump veto the first spending bill of the cycle, not the last one?

You can find Kenneth’s latest article on this issue here. 

OUR GOD PURSUES US

Discussed by Pastor Scott Riling
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 4

God’s Creation is amazing. His beauty is all around us. When was the last time you took the time to marvel at His wondrous works? God is also interested in the little things, though. The Bible says He knows how many hairs are on your head!

This week, Pastor Scott Riling uses Scripture after Scripture to show how God pursues us.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Ezekiel 20:37 – God has a fence of protection around us. Are you hugging the fence, looking over it for something better? Or do you trust that the fence is there because your yard is so much better?

Psalm 23:6 – God CHASES you! The Message: “Your beauty and love chase after me every day of my life.”

Psalm 139: 7 – Do you believe in predestination and free will? Can you escape God? Can you hide from Him?

John 6:44 – Will you ever hear God say: “How did you get in here?” Nope!

1 John 4:19 – He loved us first! Pastor Riling lived in South Africa as a child. His parents were not Christians, but the school he attended taught Bible classes. Tune in on Friday to hear the rest of his story.

OUR GOD PURSUES US

Discussed by Pastor Scott Riling
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 5

Questions/Issues Discussed:

1 John 4:19 – He loved us first! Pastor Riling lived in South Africa as a child. His parents were not Christians, but the school he attended taught Bible classes. Why did he like these Bible stories so much?

Revelation 3:20 – God knocks on the door of our hearts. Have you opened the door and let Him in?

What is your faith story? Can you relate to any of the Scriptures Pastor Riling spoke on this week? Use the CONTACT link on our homepage to let us know your thoughts on Pastor Riling’s lesson this week!

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TORAH FOR LIVING

Discussed by Terry Lowry
with Host of the What's UP Radio Program

Mark Lanier has a brand-new devotional book out: “Torah for Living: Daily Prayers, Wisdom, and Guidance.”

Listen as Terry Lowry shares today’s devotion from from from Genesis 48:10-11

How good is your vision? If your eyesight is not perfect, it can be frustrating sometimes to not be able to see clearly. In today’s Scripture, Jacob’s eyesight was failing. This, however, did not affect his spiritual vision.

WHAT’S IT WORTH TO FINISH FAITHFULLY?

Discussed by Pastor David Fleming
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 4

Pastor Fleming continues the “Flourish” series this week with a look at Acts 20:17-25. This is Paul’s letter to the Elders, midway to his final journey. The sermon “What’s it Worth to Finish Faithfully” offers encouragement through trials and tribulations when we want to throw in the towel and say “enough is enough”. Will you finish the race?

Questions/Issues Discussed:

WE TAKE ANOTHER STEP BECAUSE:

2. We know the cost will be worth it

Did Paul know what would happen to him?

Are some things worth more than our own lives?

Do you “count it all joy” – even in the midst of trials?

Pastor Fleming reminds us that: “What God has for us is worth more than anything He will ever ask from us.”

WHAT’S IT WORTH TO FINISH FAITHFULLY?

Discussed by Pastor David Fleming
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 5

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Paul was willing to change his plans, possessions, habits, comforts, health, friends, and freedom for Christ. Are you?

God won’t forget about you. God won’t leave you alone to face life alone. God won’t even give up on you when you turn your back on Him!

No one said following Christ would be easy-street. Do you have what it takes to go the distance and finish faithfully? What is Jesus worth to you?

Remember: The return is worth the investment.

Pastor David Fleming encourages you to visit Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston this Sunday! CFBC has Life Groups classes (Sunday School) for all ages and walks of life, including Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy Class, as well as several service times and locations to choose from. For more information, click here.

THE ENTIRE WHAT'S UP PROGRAM

Discussed by Terry Lowry
with Host of the What's UP Radio Program

Host Terry Lowry interviews influential and knowledgeable guests on relevant topics for today.